An engaging and easy Earth Day math sensory bin for kids. They can explore sensory play while working on their number skills. Earth Day is a great time to talk with children about a variety of topics. For preschoolers, I tend to focus on using materials again in new ways, taking care of our homes andKeep Reading
What a Fun and Easy Space Craft for Kids to Make
My preschool students have decided that they’d love to learn more about space soon. Based on their increasing interest, and their amazingly thought-out questions, I’ll be teaching a space theme next month. I plan on incorporating coffee filter planets into my plans! It’s a simple space craft for kids to learn about the planets. AreKeep Reading
Fun Science Experiment with Fizzy Stars
Science is well-loved around here – both at home and in my preschool classroom. This simple and fun science experiment was no different. The kitchen was filled with “oooooh!” and “aaaaah!” aplenty as the kiddos explored fizzy stars. Are you following my Science for the Kiddos Pinterest board? sparkly and fun science experiment for kidsKeep Reading
Preschool Sensory Activity for a Space Theme
We love a good preschool sensory activity in my classroom! The kiddos helped me put together this outer space sensory bin when we were learning about space. It was so well-loved that we kept it out, in one form or another, for almost three weeks! space-themed preschool sensory activity This post contains Amazon affiliate links. MaterialsKeep Reading
Glowing Galaxy Water Bin | A Fun Space Activity
The preschool kiddos have been enjoying a space theme recently. Oh, who am I kidding? I’ve been enjoying it just as much! We just tried out a super fun water-based space activity, and it was a HIT (as was turning the lights on and off to observe the glow)! The children originally called it TheKeep Reading
Star Wars Craft | Crayon Resist Death Star
Engineer’s birthday is coming up, so we were talking decorations. We’re pretty simple with birthday party decorations, and we like to make our own sometimes. The kiddo remembered the cupcake liner ladybugs we made last week and suggested something like that “but way more cool and Star Wars, Mom!” So that’s how this little StarKeep Reading
Earth Day Making Words Activity & Sensory Bin
Recently, we put together an Earth Day sensory bin filled with math activities. It was a hit around my house with kids from preschool through second grade. Since I am all about reusing sensory materials, we turned that bin into a making words activity bin! I think this bin is great for Earth Day, aKeep Reading
Fun Science for a Space Theme | Fizzing Planets
We are big fans of fun science here at Fun-A-Day! My son, my preschool students, and visiting friends always enjoy the experiments we come up with. Engineer (my son’s nickname here on the blog) helped me come up with this fizzing planets activity. It’s perfect for a preschool space theme I’ll be teaching soon! AreKeep Reading
Day and Night Art for Preschoolers
During a recent Pajama Day, my students and I talked about night versus day. We did a variety of activities to explore this concept. Here’s our cool day and night art for preschoolers to create! The night version even glows in the dark! Are you following Fun-A-Day on Pinterest? art for preschoolers – creating aKeep Reading
Lego Star Wars Molten Lava Slime for Kids
Yes, another slime for kids to get into!! The boys and I have been having a blast with our golden slime on its own and with “gold” coins. We also used it to create a fun Lego Star Wars experience, which we dubbed Molten Lava Slime! I was inspired to create this slime fun afterKeep Reading
